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ChatGPT gets personality settings to adjust warmth and enthusiasm amid mental health debates

OpenAI rolled out new personality customization options for ChatGPT, allowing users to adjust the chatbot's warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji usage. The update comes as experts warn about overly agreeable AI creating dependency issues, while the company faces ongoing criticism over its conversational tone.

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NotebookLM's Data Tables feature converts scattered notes into structured spreadsheets

Google has upgraded NotebookLM with Data Tables, its most requested feature that transforms messy notes into organized spreadsheets exportable to Google Sheets. Powered by Gemini 3, the AI-powered feature lets users synthesize information from various sources using natural language commands, eliminating manual data compilation for students, researchers, and business owners.

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Anthropic Opens Claude Chrome Extension to All Paid Users With Powerful Automation Features

Anthropic has expanded access to its Claude Chrome extension, making it available to all paid subscribers starting at $20 per month. The AI assistant can now navigate websites, fill forms, manage calendars, and even learn workflows by watching users perform tasks. The extension includes safety features to protect against prompt injection attacks and blocks high-risk sites like banking platforms, but raises questions about data privacy as AI agents gain deeper access to users' digital lives.

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19 Dec 2025

Google Assistant gets a reprieve as Gemini transition pushed to 2026 on Android devices

Google has delayed its plan to replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android devices, extending the transition timeline into 2026. Originally scheduled to complete by the end of 2025, the company now says it needs more time to ensure a seamless transition as Gemini still struggles with basic assistant tasks like smart home routines and quick voice commands.

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Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud forge $10 billion AI partnership to secure enterprise workloads

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced a multibillion-dollar deal approaching $10 billion to deepen their AI security collaboration. The strategic partnership integrates Prisma AIRS with Vertex AI and Gemini models to help enterprises secure AI deployments. The deal comes as Google pursues its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, signaling a multi-vendor approach to cloud security.

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Russian Defense Firms Targeted in Cyber Espionage Campaign Using AI-Generated Decoy Documents

Russian technology companies working on air defense and sensitive electronics were targeted by hackers using AI-generated fake documents. Cybersecurity firm Intezer links the campaign to Paper Werewolf, a pro-Ukrainian hacking group active since 2022. The operation demonstrates how accessible AI tools can be repurposed for high-stakes malicious operations.

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SK hynix 256 GB DDR5 module slashes Intel Xeon power consumption by 18%, saving data centers millions

SK hynix announced its 256 GB DDR5 RDIMM based on 32Gb DRAM has passed Intel's certification for Xeon 6 platform, marking an industry first. The new server memory modules deliver 18% lower power consumption and 16% better inference performance, potentially saving hyperscale data centers millions of dollars through reduced energy costs.

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Sam Altman warns Google remains huge threat as OpenAI braces for Code Red alerts twice yearly

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed the company will enter Code Red emergency mode once or twice a year as AI competition intensifies. Speaking on the Big Technology Podcast, Altman called Google a huge threat despite OpenAI's lead, noting the tech giant could have 'smashed' them in 2023. The admission comes as Google's Gemini 3 and China's DeepSeek trigger strategic shifts at OpenAI.

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Meta develops Mango AI model for images and videos, targets first half of 2026 launch

Meta is building Mango, a new image and video AI model, alongside Avocado, a text-based large language model, both slated for early 2026 release. Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang revealed the roadmap during an internal Q&A, emphasizing improved coding capabilities and world models. The move intensifies competition with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in the generative AI race.

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LimX Dynamics unveils Tron 2 modular humanoid robot with AI smarts and Mars mission potential

LimX Dynamics has launched Tron 2, an AI-powered modular humanoid robot that can reconfigure its form in real time. The platform features embodied intelligence, low-latency teleoperation, and impressive strength, lifting heavy loads with ease. With its adaptable design and agility, the company suggests Tron 2 could be ideal for future Mars missions.

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OpenAI releases GPT-5.2-Codex with advanced cybersecurity and agentic coding capabilities

OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.2-Codex, its most advanced agentic coding model designed for complex software engineering and cybersecurity tasks. The model achieved 56.4% accuracy on SWE-Bench Pro and 64% on Terminal-Bench 2.0, outperforming all previous versions. It introduces enhanced context compaction for long-horizon work, improved vulnerability detection, and a trusted access program for vetted security professionals.

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Samsung unveils Exynos 2600, world's first 2nm smartphone chip set to power Galaxy S26 series

Samsung has officially announced the Exynos 2600, marking a significant milestone as the world's first 2nm smartphone chip. Built using advanced Gate-All-Around technology, the flagship system-on-a-chip promises substantial performance gains with a 39% CPU boost and 113% improvement in generative AI performance. The chip is already in mass production and expected to debut in the Galaxy S26 series early next year.

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18 Dec 2025

US Department of Energy enlists 24 tech giants for Genesis Mission to accelerate AI research

The US Department of Energy has signed agreements with 24 major tech companies including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Anthropic for the Genesis Mission. This national AI initiative aims to create an integrated platform that combines federal scientific data, national laboratory supercomputers, and private cloud capacity to accelerate scientific discovery across energy, security, and research domains.

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OpenAI updates ChatGPT with new teen safety rules amid mounting pressure over youth mental health

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT's Model Spec with four new principles for users aged 13 to 17, prioritizing teen safety over other goals. The changes include stronger guardrails for high-risk topics like self-harm and sexual role play, while an age prediction model will automatically detect underage users. Anthropic is rolling out similar measures for Claude as both companies face regulatory pressure and wrongful death lawsuits.

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Gemini now detects AI-generated videos, but only those made with Google AI

Google expanded Gemini's verification capabilities to identify AI-generated videos created with its own tools. The feature scans for an invisible SynthID watermark embedded in both audio and visuals, providing specific timestamps of AI-generated content. While helpful for transparency, the tool only works with Google AI models and cannot detect videos created with other platforms like OpenAI or Adobe Firefly.

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